Red Shift Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 I know we've kind of moved passed it but anyone who uses the phrase, "And he was hacked in the act," and thinks its Shakespearean prose on radio needs some work. While I must admit he's better than he used to be, the Russell play-by-play guy is very much sub-par. I believe Jim Forrest at Greenup (who is the same guy who was at Morehead) was teamed up with a veteran broadcaster (whose name escapes me right now.) This seems to have helped him along this year. Aside from his overuse of the phrase "GCHS Athletics" he does a good job, one that, in time, may rival the play-by-play of a one Dickie Martin, though right now I would give Dickie the edge. Not to take away anything from Mr. Van Hoose because he is very knowledge- able about the game, but he interrupts the play-by-play guy, thus retarding the growth of the lead broadcaster. I like the insight, I don't like the timing. I think 107.1 could take a play from the Greenup station and either hire a good play-by-play man or at least put the current one with a broadcasting veteran to develop his skills because the Russell games on radio are very unprofessional at this point as evidenced by his adoption of the Van Hoose nickname system (i.e. It's okay for one to do it, but not both of them.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTNSportsGuy Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 I thought this thread was about best, not a bashing thread about the worst or peceived worst. I'm sure the bad ones know who they are without our help. BTW, the good ones know who they are too. Praising them here is just stroking their egos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickyp Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 I think Mr. Vanhoose does a very good job in analysing the action. He knows the game and communicates it very well. The play by play guy is new so give him a little time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devil58 Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 I think Mr. Vanhoose does a very good job in analysing the action. He knows the game and communicates it very well. The play by play guy is new so give him a little time. The play by play guy is not new...He has covered Russell bball games for at least 3 years now I believe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanatoad Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Another vote for Danny Weddle at WFTM. Not a ranting homer, no reliance on cutesy nicknames for the home fans' amusement. Just a solid professional who knows the game he's broadcasting and is always prepared. Also does a good job during the post-game interviews in terms of asking cogent questions and making intelligent May wife and I listen to Mason County and St. Patrick games over the internet. Both Danny Waddle and Philip Hay do very professional jobs. They are able to describe the action so one is able to visualize what is happening on the floor and this is the mark of a professional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickyp Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 The play by play guy is not new...He has covered Russell bball games for at least 3 years now I believe... Well that's relatively new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKBLUE1964 Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 I was the best until I moved to Ohio. I covered games for Lawrence County Bulldogs. I do miss the excitement and I miss talking to Dickie Martin when we played Ashland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highschoolsportsfan Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 I was the best until I moved to Ohio. I covered games for Lawrence County Bulldogs. I do miss the excitement and I miss talking to Dickie Martin when we played Ashland. If there is one thing I like, it's humility (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Man Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Check out these guys tonite on http://www.wkcb.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Read My Lips Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 I agree. My vote goes to Danny Weddle. He is very professional, and you get the feeling of actually being at the games without the parking nightmare! :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace01 Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 104.3 EZ Country, with Dave Lennon and Dave Estes..these guys are good in the Williamsburg area in my opinion.:thumb: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippidiedoda Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Chuck Greenslate for Greenup Co. Chuck has a great radio voice and is very informed about the team and always is the truest of professionals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Royals and Saints Fan Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 I agree. My vote goes to Danny Weddle. He is very professional, and you get the feeling of actually being at the games without the parking nightmare! :lol: Danny does such a great job and is so well liked in Mason County that I think he may actually hurt attendance at Mason County's games, especially away games! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances Bavier Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Two years ago, Ashland played Mason County in football, and I had heard a lot of good things about the Mason radio crew. Both the Ashland and Mason calls for the game were on the internet, so I took the opportunity to listen to Martin for the first and third quarters, then Weddle for the second and fourth. I have to say that both did an excellent job calling the game. It didn't matter which crew you listened to - both were very professional about keeping you up to speed about what was going on on the field, and both were right on top of the names of all the athletes. I have no doubt that there are other very good crews around the state, but for my money, these two radio teams take a back seat to no one. As for the Russell crew, I do believe that the play by play man is getting better, and I hope he continues to do so. Like most on here, I find the nicknames to be a distraction. Not that the nicknames aren't cute, but they should be used extremely sparingly, as opposed to being used as the basis for the call of the game. Frances Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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